Description
The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is soliciting quotations to produce 7,660 black, unisex Bella+Canvas 3001 T‑shirts for the Illinois Army National Guard. The shirts must be screen‑printed with a distressed sand‑brown graphic on the front, back, and right sleeve, meeting GPO Level III quality standards. Production must start after material pickup on 06/25/2026 and be delivered to the Guard’s Springfield, IL address by 07/24/2026. The contractor must provide a pre‑production sample, press‑quality PDF proof, and adhere to strict packaging and labeling requirements, including “Blue‑Label” copies for payment certification.
• Total quantity: 7,660 shirts with a detailed size breakdown (S‑1,550; M‑2,300; L‑2,300; XL‑1,160; 2XL‑350).
• Printing: Screen printing only, using sand‑brown ink (Hex #857554), with front, back, and right‑sleeve graphics; must meet ≥ 1200 × 1200 dpi (or 600 × 600 dpi × 4‑bit) and Level III quality.
• Delivery: FOB destination to Illinois Army National Guard, Springfield, IL; final receipt required by 07/24/2026.
• Sample & proof process: One pre‑production sample and a press‑quality PDF proof must be submitted and approved before full production; approvals are given within 2 work days.
• Warranty & documentation: One‑year warranty, GPO Form 917 certification, and labeling per Form 905.